| Deleted: <h4><strong>Why It Matters</strong></h4><p>Proper waste management reduces pollution, saves energy, and conserves resources.</p><h4><strong>Local Tips</strong></h4><h4>How Do the Bins Work</h4><p>Burgas has a color-coded waste management system. It’s important to know how to separate waste properly:</p><ul><li style="list-style-type: none"><ul><li style="list-style-type: none"><ul><li>Blue bins: Paper and cardboard.</li><li>Green bins: Glass.</li><li>Yellow bins: Plastics and metals.</li><li>Brown bins: Organic waste.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h4>Recycling Depots</h4><p>There are several recycling depots in Burgas where you can take materials that can’t be disposed of in regular recycling bins (e.g., electronic waste, hazardous materials). [Insert Map of Recycling Depots</p><h4>Collection Services</h4><p>These are companies that collect and process recyclable materials. You can contact them to arrange the collection of larger items like metal, paper, and plastics for recycling.</p><h4>How to Compost</h4><p>Composting organic waste at home is easy and helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. Set up a compost bin in your garden or on your balcony, and compost food scraps like vegetable peels, coffee grounds, and eggshells. Make sure to balance "greens" (like food scraps) with "browns" (like dried leaves or cardboard).</p> | Added: <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Even if we strive to use less plastic and other materials that are harmful for the environment in our day-to-day lives, we still must dispose of them properly in order to truly reduce their negative impact the best way we can.</span></p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"> </p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Here are a few ways we can go about this in Burgas:</span></p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"> </p><ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Bin system for segmented waste: Similar to other cities across Europe, in Burgas we categorize the different bins by colour, depending on the type of the waste:</span><ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Green bins: Glass</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Blue bins: Paper and cardboard</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Yellow bins: Plastics and metals</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Brown bins: Organic waste</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Gray bins: Mixed/Non-recyclable waste</span></li></ul></li></ul><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"> </p><ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">System for non-standard waste: If the type of waste you need to dispose of does not fall under any of the above categories, there are still ways you can discard responsibly. If you need to throw out things like batteries, electronic devices, or makeup, you can go to one of the many Recycling Depots (called “Mobile Centers”) located in </span><a class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none" href="https://www.greencity.bg/containers-map" target="_blank" rel="noopener">key areas around the city</a><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">. To make sure these depots are used, the local council has implemented a points-based raffle with potential rewards the more you use the proper bins.</span></li></ul><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"> </p><ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Repurposing old furniture and upcycling: We all have some old furniture that are technically still stirdy but maybe they’re showing cracks, maybe they’re out of style or maybe you just want something new. You can ask the council to take it away for you using </span><a class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none" href="https://www.greencity.bg/transport-request" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this form</a><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">. Or, if you are in a creative mood - why not re-paint it and give it a new life or give it as a gift.</span></li></ul><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"> </p><ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Composting: We can always use organic waste and repurpose it instead of throwing it out? You can use things like fruit scraps, coffee or eggshells as a free and natural fertilizer for your plants!</span></li></ul> |
